Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician

Join the Munson Healthcare Team!? 

Full-time | Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician

Munson Healthcare is seeking a committed and compassionate Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician to join our expanding palliative care team in Traverse City, Michigan. This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician with a strong work ethic and dedication to clinical excellence in both inpatient and outpatient palliative medicine, as well as hospice care. The ideal candidate will be joining a team of experienced, friendly, and initiative-taking healthcare providers, clinicians, and support staff who are dedicated to delivering excellent care to their patients and community.

This full-time position follows a true 7-on 7-off schedule, providing meaningful time off and lifestyle balance.

The Benefits of Working at Munson: 

• Competitive market-based compensation
• Full benefits, paid holidays, and generous paid time off
• CME Allowance
• Professional Liability
• Sign On Bonus
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting 
• Wellness plans, an employee assistance program and employee discounts ? 

Position Duties/Highlights Include:

• 7-On/7-Off Model
  • Begin service: Tuesday 8am
  • End service: Following Tuesday 8am
  • No clinical responsibilities during off service weeks
• Inpatient Palliative Medicine
  • Lead a high-acuity inpatient consult service at Munson Medical Center
  • Supported by two experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) working four 10-hour shifts per week
  • Independent management of weekend consults (sole provider on call)
• Outpatient Clinic Support
  • Provide supervision to an outpatient palliative clinic staffed by three autonomous APPs and a licenses clinical social worker providing psychotherapy
  • Dedicated palliative medicine clinic located on Munson’s medical campus
• Hospice Call
  • Provide call coverage for Munson Hospice Care during service weeks
  • Lead hospice interdisciplinary meetings on Wednesday (of your on-service week), 8am to 10:30am

Standard Qualifications:

Education / Training:

• MD or DO

Certification, Licensure, Registration: 

• Board eligible/certified for Hospice and Palliative Medicine in the State of Michigan

EHR

• Oracle Health

Find more than your next job. Find your community.

• We’re northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system and we are deeply rooted in the communities we serve. That means that our patients are often our family, friends, and neighbors – and it’s special to be able to care for them. And as one of the top healthcare systems to work for in Michigan by Forbes (American’s Best Employers by State 2022), we’re committed to your ongoing growth and development. 
• After work, you will find things to do in every season – beaches, outdoor recreation, unique restaurants, world-class wineries, arts, and entertainment.
• As a non-profit healthcare system,?Munson Healthcare provides $65 million in health care programs and education, as well as free discounted and unreimbursed services.

Munson Healthcare by the Numbers:

• 8 hospitals
• 694 licensed acute care beds
• 212 licensed long-term care beds
• 7,500 employees
• 1,000 physicians
• 63 specialties
• 540,000 residents
• We cover 14,667 square miles – about the size of Vermont and Delaware combined.
• Munson Healthcare Home Health and Munson Healthcare Hospice serve 29 counties.? 

? Why Choose Munson Healthcare: 

• Balance – Get out on the water, in the woods, on the trails or around town  
• Opportunity – Be a part of northern Michigan’s leading healthcare team with opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout the healthcare system 
• Flexibility – A career that can change as your life changes  
• Teamwork – Our people make Munson Healthcare a great place to work!

About Traverse City, Michigan   

Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City is a vibrant, four-season resort community renowned for its stunning natural beauty, cultural attractions, and exceptional quality of life. Highlights include:   

• Outdoor Recreation: Endless opportunities for skiing, hiking, biking, boating, and golfing in a region surrounded by pristine lakes, forests, and trails.

• Cultural Hub: Home to the National Cherry Festival, vibrant arts scenes, award-winning wineries, and a burgeoning culinary landscape.

• Top-Rated Schools: Excellent public and private schools, making it an ideal place for families.
• Accessibility: Convenient regional airport with direct flights to major cities, ensuring easy travel for professional and personal needs.

Traverse City, Michigan?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer? 

?Munson Healthcare grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. 

Munson Medical Center – the regional referral center for all of northern Michigan – has earned a national reputation for top quality care. The 442-bed hospital offers the only verified Level II Trauma Center and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Michigan’s northern lower peninsula, nationally recognized cardiac care provided at the Webber Heart Center, advanced oncology services in the leading edge Cowell Family Cancer Center, a Primary Stroke Center, heart and cancer research programs, a robust teaching hospital for residents, interns, medical students, and nursing students, and a stellar orthopedics program. Munson Medical Center has served Grand Traverse, Leelanau, and Antrim counties since 1915, with a long history and heritage of keeping patients at the center of all they do.

Northern Michigan offers a rare opportunity. As a four-season paradise, the region boasts beautiful scenery, year-round activities, and safe, family-friendly communities with excellent public, private, and parochial schools. There is something for everyone, from world-class golf to cross-country skiing, and plenty of water for sailing, swimming, and kayaking. Vibrant fruit, wine, and microbrew industries dot the region. Unique shopping boutiques, festivals, galleries, bustling farmers markets, and an array of locally-owned restaurants make this region a great place to live, work, and play.

If you are seeking a rewarding career in a four-season paradise then this is the opportunity for you!